RATES
Clear starting points for a considered ride.
Use these indicative ranges to understand the shape of the service. Every request is confirmed around the route, timing, vehicle and passenger details.

RATE CONTEXT
The number follows the movement.
A starting point is useful when it is placed next to the route, timing, vehicle category and waiting requirements that shape the actual day.
POPULAR ROUTES
Starting points for the routes clients ask about most.
These figures are indicative starting points, then confirmed around the exact pickup, timing and vehicle request.
| Route | ~Distance | Executive Sedan | Luxury SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood City → SFO | ~15 mi | $149Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $175Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Palo Alto → SJC | ~15 mi | $149Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $175Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Stanford → SJC | ~17 mi | $155Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $185Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Atherton → SFO | ~18 mi | $159Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $189Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Menlo Park → SJC | ~18 mi | $159Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $189Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Menlo Park → SFO | ~21 mi | $169Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $199Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Woodside → SFO | ~22 mi | $175Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $209Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Atherton → SJC | ~22 mi | $175Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $209Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Stanford → SFO | ~24 mi | $181Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $215Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Palo Alto → SFO | ~25 mi | $185Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $219Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Menlo Park → OAK | ~34 mi | $219Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $259Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
| Palo Alto → OAK | ~38 mi | $229Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Executive Sedan · one-way route reference | $269Indicative starting point · confirmed with each request. Luxury SUV · one-way route reference |
Rates are indicative and confirmed with each request. Traffic, terminal, pickup details and vehicle availability are reviewed before a ride is confirmed.
HOURLY AS DIRECTED
Keep the vehicle with the day.
Hourly service is designed for meetings, roadshows and itineraries where the vehicle remains available between stops.
Hourly starting rate
ROADSHOW & FULL-DAY
One operating window, organized around the itinerary.
Roadshow and full-day service are quoted around the reserved vehicle window, geography, stops and waiting requirements.
Focused movement
For a compact program with several planned stops and a six-hour operating window.
Room between meetings
For a longer day with a ten-hour vehicle window and the chauffeur remaining part of the operating plan.
Built around the brief
For recurring routes, multiple vehicles, hosted guests or a multi-day schedule.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The practical details behind the rate.
A confirmed reservation will state what is included for the specific service format and vehicle.
Professional chauffeur
A discreet, professionally presented chauffeur assigned around the confirmed itinerary.
Flight monitoring
Airport flight monitoring when a flight number is supplied with the reservation request.
Agreed waiting allowance
The confirmed quote identifies the included airport or itinerary waiting allowance before travel.
Bottled water
A simple cabin detail prepared for the ride, with any special guest needs shared in advance.
Wi-Fi where available
Wi-Fi may be available by vehicle; availability is confirmed with the selected category and request.
Reservation coordination
Clear pickup notes, timing, passenger details and service instructions gathered before the ride.
WHAT AFFECTS THE PRICE
The route is only one part of the brief.
Starting points keep the first conversation clear; the exact quote follows the actual itinerary.
Early departures, evening travel and peak windows can change the operating plan.
Grace periods, terminal type and additional wait time are confirmed for the arrival.
Extra offices, hotels, FBOs or passenger pickups change the route and reservation window.
Infant and child-seat requests require advance notice and may add a vehicle or service charge.
A defined public meeting point, sign and baggage assistance can be added when requested.
Holiday periods, parking, tolls, airport access and itinerary changes may affect the quote.
POLICIES
Clear before confirmation.
The written quote should identify any separate airport, gratuity, parking, toll and cancellation items before the reservation is finalized.
GRATUITY
Gratuity is shown separately and is not included. A standard 20% gratuity is recommended, but it remains optional.
AIRPORT FEES
SFO, SJC and OAK access and parking fees are separate line items and will be shown in the written quote. Curbside pickup has no additional airport fee; meet-and-greet parking is included.
CANCELLATION
Cancellations up to 4 hours before pickup are free. Cancellations within 4 hours are charged at 50%; no-shows are charged in full. Roadshow and full-day reservations require 24 hours’ notice.
Indicative pricing only. Rates are indicative and confirmed with each request. A starting rate is not a booking confirmation or a guarantee of vehicle availability.
RATES FAQ
Questions clients ask before requesting a number.
Use the route, hourly and policy sections above as a planning reference.
How much is a car service from Menlo Park to SFO?
The current indicative starting points are $169 for an Executive Sedan and $189 for a Luxury SUV. The confirmed figure depends on the exact pickup, terminal, timing, vehicle, passenger and luggage details.
What does a limo from Palo Alto to SFO cost?
Palo Alto to SFO is shown from $185 in an Executive Sedan and $219 in a Luxury SUV. These are indicative starting points; the written quote accounts for the pickup location, terminal, travel window, luggage and requested additions.
How much is black car service in Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley black car pricing depends on whether the request is point-to-point, hourly or part of a multi-stop program. Use the route and hourly sections as planning references, then request a written confirmation for the actual itinerary.
Is there a minimum for hourly service?
Yes. Hourly as-directed service has a 3-hour minimum. Current indicative starting points are $125 per hour for an Executive Sedan and $150 per hour for a Luxury SUV, confirmed with the request.
Do you charge for wait time at the airport?
Airport waiting is handled through a defined grace period and an additional-wait policy. The included allowance and any additional charge are stated in the confirmed quote, with international arrivals planned differently from domestic curbside pickups when needed.
Are airport fees and gratuity included?
Gratuity is shown separately and is not included; a standard 20% gratuity is recommended but optional. SFO, SJC and OAK access and parking fees are separate line items shown in the written quote. Curbside pickup has no additional airport fee; meet-and-greet parking is included.
How are roadshow and full-day rates calculated?
Current indicative starting points are $695 sedan or $845 SUV for a six-hour half-day window, and $1,150 sedan or $1,395 SUV for a ten-hour full-day window. Final pricing follows the reserved vehicle window, stops, geography, waiting and program scope.
Can the final price change after I request a quote?
A starting point is not a binding quote. Timing, traffic, additional stops, airport access, holiday demand, child seats, meet-and-greet, parking, tolls and changes to the itinerary can affect the final confirmation.